cinnamon rolls

Got you. Let’s make soft, gooey cinnamon rolls—classic, cozy, worth every minute. 🤍

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🍥 Soft Homemade Cinnamon Rolls (12 rolls)

Ingredients

Dough

• ¾ cup warm milk (about 110°F / warm, not hot)

• 2¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)

• ¼ cup granulated sugar

• 1 egg + 1 egg yolk (room temp)

• ¼ cup melted butter

• 3 cups all-purpose flour

• ¾ tsp salt

Filling

• ⅔ cup brown sugar

• 1½ tbsp ground cinnamon

• ¼ cup softened butter

Cream Cheese Icing

• 4 oz cream cheese (softened)

• 3 tbsp butter (softened)

• ¾–1 cup powdered sugar

• ½ tsp vanilla extract

• Pinch of salt

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Instructions

1. Activate yeast
   Mix warm milk, yeast, and 1 tbsp sugar. Let sit 5–10 min until foamy.

2. Make the dough
   Add remaining sugar, egg, yolk, melted butter, salt, and flour.
   Mix until a soft dough forms. Knead 5–7 min (or 3–4 min with mixer) until smooth and elastic.

3. First rise
   Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise 1–1½ hours until doubled.

4. Roll it out
   Roll dough into a 14×9 inch rectangle.

5. Fill
   Spread softened butter over dough. Mix brown sugar + cinnamon and sprinkle evenly.

6. Roll & cut
   Roll tightly from the long side. Cut into 12 rolls (unflavored floss = clean cuts!).

7. Second rise
   Place in greased 9×13 pan. Cover and rise 30–45 min until puffy.

8. Bake
   Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20–25 min, until lightly golden.

9. Icing
   Beat all icing ingredients until smooth. Spread over warm rolls. 😍

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Pro Tips

• For extra gooey rolls, pour ¼ cup warm heavy cream over rolls before baking.

• Want overnight rolls? Refrigerate after shaping, then rise 45 min before baking.

• Don’t overbake—slightly under is better than dry.

If you want a 30-minute no-yeast version or extra-sticky caramel bottoms, say the word. 🌀